Automatically calculate Japanese withholding tax (10.21%) on freelancer / sole-proprietor fees
Withholding tax
¥10,210
Applies to fees defined under Japan's Income Tax Act, such as writing, lecture and design fees. If consumption tax is stated separately, the pre-tax amount can be used. Confirm the exact treatment with a tax accountant or tax office.
For fees of ¥1,000,000 or less, the rate is 10.21%; the portion above ¥1,000,000 is taxed at 20.42% (plus ¥102,100), with amounts under ¥1 dropped. This applies to fees such as writing fees, speaking fees, and design fees.
Yes. Enter your desired take-home amount and it calculates the invoice amount (before tax) that results in that figure after withholding tax. When rounding makes an exact match impossible, it suggests an adjustment of ±¥1.
Please use it as a rough estimate. Actual treatment varies depending on consumption tax classification and contract terms, so confirm the exact figures with a tax accountant or your tax office.
